The Chinese word 显然 is an adverb that means “obviously” or “clearly”. It is used to indicate that something is easily understood or perceived without any doubt or confusion. For example, if someone says “显然，这个问题很简单”, it means “Obviously, this problem is very simple”. The word 显然 can also be used to express a sense of frustration or annoyance when someone is stating the obvious or when something is already known.
Translation
Adjective: clear, evident
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这个问题的答案显然是错的 | zhège wèntí de dá’àn xiǎnrán shì cuò de | The answer to this question is obviously wrong |
| 显然，他对这个主意不太感兴趣 | xiǎnrán, tā duì zhège zhǔyì bù tài gǎn xìngqù | Obviously, he is not very interested in this idea |
| 他的态度显然表明他不同意这个决定 | tā de tàidù xiǎnrán biǎomíng tā bù tóngyì zhège juédìng | His attitude clearly indicates that he does not agree with this decision |
| 这个问题显然需要更多的研究 | zhège wèntí xiǎnrán xūyào gèng duō de yánjiū | This issue clearly requires more research |
| 显然，这个计划需要更多的资金支持 | xiǎnrán, zhège jìhuà xūyào gèng duō de zījīn zhīchí | Obviously, this plan requires more financial support |
| 这个事实显然证明了我们的猜测是正确的 | zhège shìshí xiǎnrán zhèngmíngle wǒmen de cāigù shì zhèngquè de | This fact clearly proves that our guess is correct |
| 显然，这个问题需要更多的讨论 | xiǎnrán, zhège wèntí xūyào gèng duō de tǎolùn | Obviously, this issue needs more discussion |
HSK
显然 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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